IT Officer – World Relief Malawi

December 11, 2024
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

World Relief is an international Christian NGO working in health, economic development, disaster response, and refugee resettlement. World Relief’s Mission is to Boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church

World Relief Malawi invites applications from interested and qualified candidates to fill the following new position:

Job Title: IT Officer (1 position)
Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations
Location: Lilongwe

Role purpose:

The purpose of this role is overseeing Information Communication Technology, ensuring delivery of high quality IT services that efficiently and effectively captures and enables the storage and processing of data.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Ensures effective functioning of hardware and software packages
  • Ensures efficient networks administration:
  • Provides web management services:
  • Provides administrative IT support
  • Supports facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelors’ degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or relevant field and relevant certification
  • 3 years’ experience at Officer level or higher.
  • Experience managing IT needs of an organisation, specifically: familiarity with Windows and MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), LAN/WAN infrastructures (routers, modems, switches, etc.); trouble shooting and administering a Microsoft Windows based network (LAN) and servers; good working knowledge of Windows server and domain system configuration, antivirus software for workstations and servers etc.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and tools
  • Good communication skills, ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability and experience of training end users or staff
  • Commitment to staying updated with the latest IT trends and best practices

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

  • The Example of Jesus
  • The Local Church
  • People
  • Excellence and Continuous Improvement
  • Empowerment
  • Partnership
  • Prayer

Method of applications:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications and CVs and provide names and contacts of three traceable referees to World Relief by 16th December, 2024. Please indicate on the email subject the post which you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated.

World Relief is an equal Opportunity Employer. World Relief considers all applications based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, tribe, marital status or disability. Applications should be sent by email to: hrmalawi@wr.org